Director - Financial Planning & Analysis

SHI International Corporation • Full-time • Somerset, NJ, US • $150k - $180k / year • 3m ago

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

The Director, SG&A & Enablement FP&A provides strategic financial leadership across corporate and enablement functions. This role partners closely with senior leaders to translate business strategy into actionable financial plans, drive disciplined cost and workforce management, and deliver forward-looking insights to support executive decision-making.

Role Description

SG&A & Enablement FP&A Leadership

Lead FP&A coverage for SG&A and enablement functions, including IT, Finance, Services, and other corporate and support organisations .

Partner with functional leaders to translate business strategy into coherent financial plans, forecasts, and resource allocations.

Ensure financial plans reflect organisational complexity, investment priorities, and operational realities.

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Insight

Own SG&A and enablement inputs into the annual planning cycle, rolling forecasts, and in-year outlooks.

Develop forward-looking analysis around cost, headcount, and productivity to support executive decision-making.

Provide clear, structured financial insight into drivers of performance and emerging risks or opportunities.

Workforce, Headcount & Productivity Analysis

Lead financial analysis related to workforce planning, payroll, and organisational design within SG&A and enablement functions.

Develop and maintain productivity and efficiency metrics that help leadership understand how resources are deployed and scaled.

Work closely with HR, Payroll, and Systems teams to ensure accurate and actionable workforce data.

Executive Business Partnering

Act as a trusted FP&A partner to senior leaders across SG&A and enablement functions.

Support leaders in evaluating trade-offs, investment decisions, and organisational changes.

Elevate discussions from historical variance analysis to forward-looking insights and recommendations.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

Build, lead, and develop an FP&A team aligned to the SG&A and enablement pillar.

Set clear expectations for analytical rigor, executive communication, and accountability.

Develop talent and succession to support the organisation over an 18– 36 month horizon.

Cross-FP&A Collaboration

Work closely with Corporate Planning, Reporting, and Data & Analytics teams to ensure alignment and consistency.

Contribute to the development of FP&A standards, planning processes, and performance management frameworks across the function.

Behaviors and Competencies

Strategic Thinking: Can analyze complex situations, drive organizational transformation, and adapt strategies to changing market conditions.
Leadership: Can lead strategic team initiatives, inspire others to take leadership roles, and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.
Business Acumen: Can provide strategic guidance and insights to drive overall business success.
Communication: Can lead and model exceptional communication at all levels of the organization, develop and implement communication strategies, and coach others to improve their communication skills.
Collaboration: Can lead complex team projects, inspire others to collaborate effectively, and foster a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose.
Problem-Solving: Can lead strategic problem-solving initiatives, inspire others to improve their problem-solving skills, and foster a culture of proactive problem-solving.
Financial Awareness: Can provide financial guidance and strategic planning
Detail-Oriented: Can foster a culture of detail orientation, inspiring others to maintain high standards of accuracy and completeness in their work.
Strategic Implementation: Can lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategic plans, inspire and guide teams, and drive organizational change to achieve strategic objectives.
Continuous Improvement: Can lead others in identifying and implementing major improvements and proactively drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Skill Level Requirements

Overseeing operational processes and procedures to ensure alignment with legal regulations, ethical standards, and business objectives. - Expert
Ability to identify and mitigate risks, aligning with the responsibility of safeguarding the organization’s operations and reputation. - Expert
Proficiency in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and organizational success. - Expert
Skilled in strategic planning and implementation. - Expert
Understanding of corporate governance and compliance requirements, overseeing operational processes and procedures to ensure alignment with legal regulations, ethical standards, and business objectives. - Expert
Proficiency in using Business Intelligence tools to analyze and interpret data for informed decision-making. - Expert

Other Requirements

7-10 years of progressive FP&A experience, with significant exposure to SG&A, workforce, and corporate functions.

Prior experience operating at Director or Senior Manager level within a complex, multi-function organisation .

Strong financial modelling capabilities, including the ability to build and maintain robust, driver-based models.

Demonstrated ability to translate large, complex datasets into clear financial plans, strategic narratives, and executive-ready recommendations.

Deep understanding of cost structures, headcount dynamics, and productivity metrics.

Proven ability to partner with senior executives and influence outcomes.

Strong people leader with experience building and developing high-performing teams.

Excellent analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status